Chesapeake Bay Retriever
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Chesapeake Bay Retriever and German Spitz – Mittelspitz side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 66 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
Small
Summary
About Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a strong American waterfowl retriever with a muscular build and oily, wavy brown double coat for cold waters. Loyal and reserved, it bonds closely with family, needs firm, fair training, and high daily exercise, and is generally robust but prone to joint and eye issues.
About German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
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